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One of the people at work has managed to get his computer hijacked. Apaprently the program corrupted his desktop also, because we cannot access the desktop properties.

I ran the HijackThis program and this is the log I have (we did Spybot and Adaware as well as Norton 2004 and nothing so far has fixed everything).

Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.2
Scan saved at 1:13:10 PM, on 12/01/2004
Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSetMgr.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccEvtMgr.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\Roxio\GoBack\GBPoll.exe
C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\navapsvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\SAVScan.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\System32\RunDll32.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\hedkab.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\popvert.exe
C:\Program Files\AutoUpdate\AutoUpdate.exe
C:\Program Files\SED\SED.exe
C:\WINDOWS\TEMP\ICD1.tmp\svcmm32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\yiwskb.exe
C:\Program Files\Bcpc\bcpc.exe
C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\john\Application Data\hmme.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\??chost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\pmsatson.exe
C:\Program Files\Roxio\GoBack\GBTray.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\mshta.exe
C:\msoffice\Office\1033\msoffice.exe
C:\FirstClass\Fcc32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\wuauclt.exe
C:\hijackthis\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer,SearchURL = http://searchmiracle.com/sp.php
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://searchmiracle.com/sp.php
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://searchmiracle.com/sp.php
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://websearch.drsnsrch.com/sidesearch.cgi?id=
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://websearch.drsnsrch.com/sidesearch.cgi?id=
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page =
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = http://searchmiracle.com/sp.php
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = http://websearch.drsnsrch.com/sidesearch.cgi?id=
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,CustomizeSearch = http://websearch.drsnsrch.com/sidesearch.cgi?id=
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchURL,(Default) = websearch.drsnsrch.com/q.cgi?q=
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page =
R3 - URLSearchHook: (no name) - _{CFBFAE00-17A6-11D0-99CB-00C04FD64497} - (no file)
R3 - URLSearchHook: (no name) - {20EC3D2D-33C1-4C9D-BC37-C2D500688DA2} - C:\Program Files\TV Media\TvmBho.dll
O1 - Hosts: 69.20.16.183 auto.search.msn.com
O1 - Hosts: 69.20.16.183 search.netscape.com
O1 - Hosts: 69.20.16.183 ieautosearch
O1 - Hosts: 69.20.16.183 ieautosearch
O3 - Toolbar: &EliteBar - {825CF5BD-8862-4430-B771-0C15C5CA8DEF} - C:\WINDOWS\EliteToolBar\EliteToolBar version 58.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Cmaudio] RunDll32 cmicnfg.cpl,CMICtrlWnd
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [BluetoothAuthenticationAgent] rundll32.exe irprops.cpl,,BluetoothAuthenticationAgent
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ccApp] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SSC_UserPrompt] C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\Security Center\UsrPrmpt.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [BullsEye Network] C:\Program Files\BullsEye Network\bin\bargains.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [winupdtl] C:\WINDOWS\System32\winupdtl.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TV Media] C:\Program Files\TV Media\Tvm.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ruytyc] C:\WINDOWS\System32\ruytyc.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VBouncer] C:\PROGRA~1\VBouncer\VirtualBouncer.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [wxoqtiithbjwy] C:\WINDOWS\System32\hedkab.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ws8W3pP] popvert.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AutoUpdater] "C:\Program Files\AutoUpdate\AutoUpdate.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [satmat] C:\WINDOWS\satmat.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SESync] "C:\Program Files\SED\SED.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [USB controller] "C:\WINDOWS\TEMP\ICD1.tmp\svcmm32.exe" /startup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SpySpotter] C:\PROGRA~1\SPYSPO~1\SpySpotter.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [kalvsys] C:\windows\system32\kalvmkw32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Win Server Updt] C:\WINDOWS\wupdt.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [BCPC] "C:\Program Files\Bcpc\bcpc.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Breg] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Java\bcre.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Xcpy1] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Java\Xcpy1.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Eiau] C:\Documents and Settings\john\Application Data\hmme.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Gzjutz] C:\WINDOWS\System32\??chost.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [TV Media] C:\Program Files\TV Media\Tvm.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [hBr6Rfjth] pmsatson.exe
O4 - Global Startup: GoBack.lnk = C:\Program Files\Roxio\GoBack\GBTray.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\msoffice\Office\OSA9.EXE
O4 - Global Startup: NOTIFIER.EXE
O4 - Global Startup: startup.hta
O4 - Global Startup: Symantec Fax Starter Edition Port.lnk = C:\msoffice\Office\1033\OLFSNT40.EXE
O9 - Extra button: SideFind - {10E42047-DEB9-4535-A118-B3F6EC39B807} - C:\Program Files\SideFind\sidefind.dll (file missing)
O9 - Extra button: Related - {c95fe080-8f5d-11d2-a20b-00aa003c157a} - C:\WINDOWS\web\related.htm
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Show &Related Links - {c95fe080-8f5d-11d2-a20b-00aa003c157a} - C:\WINDOWS\web\related.htm
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\windows\system32\calsp.dll
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\windows\system32\calsp.dll
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\windows\system32\calsp.dll
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\windows\system32\aklsp.dll
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\windows\system32\aklsp.dll
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\windows\system32\aklsp.dll
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\windows\system32\aklsp.dll
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\windows\system32\calsp.dll
O12 - Plugin for .spop: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Plugins\NPDocBox.dll
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.blazefind.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.clickspring.net
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.crazywinnings.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.flingstone.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.mt-download.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.my-internet.info
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.searchbarcash.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.searchmiracle.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.skoobidoo.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.slotch.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.slotchbar.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.topconverting.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.windupdates.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.xxxtoolbar.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.ysbweb.com
O16 - DPF: {10000000-1000-0000-1000-000000000000} - file://C:\windows\system32\cm.exe
O16 - DPF: {30528230-99F7-4BB4-88D8-FA1D4F56A2AB} (YInstStarter Class) - http://us.dl1.yimg.com/download.yahoo.com/…nst_current.cab
O16 - DPF: {386A771C-E96A-421F-8BA7-32F1B706892F} (Installer Class) - http://www.xxxtoolbar.com/ist/softwares/v4…006_regular.cab
O16 - DPF: {6414512B-B978-451D-A0D8-FCFDF33E833C} (WUWebControl Class) - http://v5.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/v5co…b?1095440870718
O16 - DPF: {79849612-A98F-45B8-95E9-4D13C7B6B35C} (Loader2 Control) - http://static.topconverting.com/activex/loader2.ocx
O16 - DPF: {FC67BB52-AAB6-4282-9D51-2DAFFE73AFD0} - http://download.spyspotter.com/spyspotter/…tterInstall.cab
O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\..\{340D4A47-EC7A-4A82-BABB-F786B86BC465}: NameServer = 204.144.142.1,204.144.142.2
O17 - HKLM\System\CS1\Services\Tcpip\..\{340D4A47-EC7A-4A82-BABB-F786B86BC465}: NameServer = 204.144.142.1,204.144.142.2
O21 - SSODL: Sysctl Desktop Handler - {23456789-0000-0020-0900-00AAFF6D2EA4} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\ntosv.dll
O21 - SSODL: eplrr - {4FF02701-A28B-43ED-A138-15DEF6C60621} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\eplrr3.dll

Thanks for your help!

Carol Jacobs-Carre
RMPBN
XXX-XXX-XXXX
Phone number edited from post.
Posting your phone number on a public board is not a good idea.
rand1038
hello carolann,


yes you have quite a collection. ok two things to help clean up the log some:

also can you get to the add/remove program panel???

i would print this out or copy it to a text file so you can get to it easy, as we will be in safe mode, also i would>> pull the plug on your modem/router/LAN<< after downloading some apps:

also turn off system restore for now;
1. Turn off System Restore. (deletes old possibly infected restore point)
On the Desktop, right-click My Computer.
Click Properties.
Click the System Restore tab.
Check Turn off System Restore.
Click Apply, and then click OK.


download ad aware:
ad aware SE personal edition:
http://www.lavasoft.de/

download and install ad aware then;
Before scanning click on "check for updates now" to make sure you have the latest reference file. Click "Start", select "Perform Full System scan" and "Next" to start the scan. When the scan is finished, the screen will tell you if anything has been found, click "Next". The bad files will be listed, right click the pane and click "Select all objects" - this will put a check mark in the box at the side, click "Next" again and click "OK" at the prompt "# objects will be removed. Continue?".

also from ad aware get the vx2 plug in:
The VX2 Cleaner works with all editions of Ad-Aware.


How to use Lavasoft’s VX2 Cleaner add-on

Close Ad-Aware and Ad-Watch (if running)
Download the free VX2 Cleaner here
Install the VX2 Cleaner
Start Ad-Aware
Go to “Add-ons”
Select the VX2 Cleaner add-on and click “Run Tool”
If your computer isn’t infected, click “Close”.

If your computer is infected

Select “Clean System”
Reboot your computer
Scan your computer with Ad-Aware
Remove any VX2 objects detected
Reboot your computer again
Run a second scan to make sure the files have been removed from your computer
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also ger Spy bot search and destroy:
http://security.kolla.de

After installing first press "Online", click on "Search for Updates", then select all updates. Beside the download button there is a little down-pointed arrow, which gives you a choice of several download sites; select one of the servers listed (the Australian server usually works well). Now, press "Download Updates." If that site doesn't work or you get an error message, try a different server.

When the updates are finished, close your browser and ALL WINDOWS EXCEPT THE ONE SPYBOT IS RUNNING IN, then press 'Check for Problems'; THE SCAN WILL TAKE SEVERAL MINUTES. Have SpyBot remove all it finds THAT ARE MARKED IN RED. When it's finished, REBOOT your system.
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Make sure your PC is configured to show hidden files

Double click my computers & Go to Tools > Folder Options. Click on the View tab and make sure that "Show hidden files and folders" is checked. Also uncheck "Hide protected operating system files" and untick "hide extensions for known file types" . Now click "Apply to all folders"
Click "Apply" then "OK"

now RUN hjt>>> this may have changed after doing the above:

Run HJT and check the following items:
Close all open windows except HiJackThis and press 'Fix Checked'

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer,SearchURL = http://searchmiracle.com/sp.php

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://searchmiracle.com/sp.php

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://searchmiracle.com/sp.php

R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://websearch.drsnsrch.com/sidesearch.cgi?id=

R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://websearch.drsnsrch.com/sidesearch.cgi?id=

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = http://searchmiracle.com/sp.php

R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = http://websearch.drsnsrch.com/sidesearch.cgi?id=

R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,CustomizeSearch = http://websearch.drsnsrch.com/sidesearch.cgi?id=

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchURL,(Default) = websearch.drsnsrch.com/q.cgi?q=

O1 - Hosts: 69.20.16.183 auto.search.msn.com
O1 - Hosts: 69.20.16.183 search.netscape.com
O1 - Hosts: 69.20.16.183 ieautosearch
O1 - Hosts: 69.20.16.183 ieautosearch

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [winupdtl] C:\WINDOWS\System32\winupdtl.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ruytyc] C:\WINDOWS\System32\ruytyc.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [satmat] C:\WINDOWS\satmat.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SESync] "C:\Program Files\SED\SED.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [kalvsys] C:\windows\system32\kalvmkw32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Win Server Updt] C:\WINDOWS\wupdt.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Gzjutz] C:\WINDOWS\System32\??chost.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [hBr6Rfjth] pmsatson.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32
O4 - Global Startup: startup.hta

O15 - Trusted Zone: *.blazefind.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.clickspring.net
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.crazywinnings.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.flingstone.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.mt-download.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.my-internet.info
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.searchbarcash.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.searchmiracle.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.skoobidoo.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.slotch.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.slotchbar.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.topconverting.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.windupdates.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.xxxtoolbar.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.ysbweb.com

O16 - DPF: {10000000-1000-0000-1000-000000000000} - file://C:\windows\system32\cm.exe

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ok now boot into SAFE MODE by tapping F8 key at startup, chose SAFE MODE form the options. once in safe mode;

you see all those 04 items (except the last one:O4 - Global Startup: startup.hta)
find and delete them for example:

example:
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [winupdtl] C:\WINDOWS\System32\winupdtl.exe
delete just the >>winupdtl.exe<< located here: C:\WINDOWS\System32
continue down thru the list,
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ok still in safe mode;

Empty your Temp folders. Go to Start > Run and type:cleanmgr. Windows will scan. When done check these 3 and press *ok* to remove:

Temporary Files
Temporary Internet Files
Recycle Bin


Click Start>Run then type %temp%
Hit OK. Delete all the files you can, some wont delete.
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i have left some items that we will run the uninstaller for if you can get to add/remove programs panel
afterwards post a new HJT log there will be more to do…………..
Thanks…I am trying that right now Onward and upward Our IT guy just up and quit the first of the week and we have been scrambling to fill in for him until we get a new one
I did all that stuff around our producer…….anyhow, here is the new HJT log:
Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.2
Scan saved at 3:26:29 PM, on 12/02/2004
Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSetMgr.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccEvtMgr.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\navapsvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\SAVScan.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\popvert.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\john\Application Data\hmme.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\NOTIFIER.EXE
C:\msoffice\Office\1033\msoffice.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe
C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
D:\hijackthis\HijackThis.exe

R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page =
R3 - Default URLSearchHook is missing
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Cmaudio] RunDll32 cmicnfg.cpl,CMICtrlWnd
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [BluetoothAuthenticationAgent] rundll32.exe irprops.cpl,,BluetoothAuthenticationAgent
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ccApp] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SSC_UserPrompt] C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\Security Center\UsrPrmpt.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ws8W3pP] popvert.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SpySpotter] C:\PROGRA~1\SPYSPO~1\SpySpotter.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [winversion] C:\WINDOWS\System32\winversion.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [winsecure] C:\WINDOWS\System32\winsecure.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Eiau] C:\Documents and Settings\john\Application Data\hmme.exe
O4 - Global Startup: GoBack.lnk = C:\Program Files\Roxio\GoBack\GBTray.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\msoffice\Office\OSA9.EXE
O4 - Global Startup: NOTIFIER.EXE
O4 - Global Startup: Symantec Fax Starter Edition Port.lnk = C:\msoffice\Office\1033\OLFSNT40.EXE
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\windows\system32\calsp.dll
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\windows\system32\calsp.dll
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\windows\system32\calsp.dll
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\windows\system32\aklsp.dll
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\windows\system32\aklsp.dll
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\windows\system32\aklsp.dll
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\windows\system32\aklsp.dll
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\windows\system32\calsp.dll
O12 - Plugin for .spop: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Plugins\NPDocBox.dll
O16 - DPF: {30528230-99F7-4BB4-88D8-FA1D4F56A2AB} (YInstStarter Class) - http://us.dl1.yimg.com/download.yahoo.com/…nst_current.cab
O16 - DPF: {6414512B-B978-451D-A0D8-FCFDF33E833C} (WUWebControl Class) - http://v5.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/v5co…b?1095440870718
O16 - DPF: {FC67BB52-AAB6-4282-9D51-2DAFFE73AFD0} - http://download.spyspotter.com/spyspotter/…tterInstall.cab
O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\..\{340D4A47-EC7A-4A82-BABB-F786B86BC465}: NameServer = 204.144.142.1,204.144.142.2
O17 - HKLM\System\CS1\Services\Tcpip\..\{340D4A47-EC7A-4A82-BABB-F786B86BC465}: NameServer = 204.144.142.1,204.144.142.2
O21 - SSODL: Sysctl Desktop Handler - {23456789-0000-0020-0900-00AAFF6D2EA4} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\ntosv.dll
O21 - SSODL: eplrr - {4FF02701-A28B-43ED-A138-15DEF6C60621} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\eplrr3.dll
hello carolann,

good job, latest log looks good.
we will be using HJT again, boot into safe mode, remove files, like last time
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i would remove spyspotter via add/remove programs panel it is questionable. see link
if you want:
http://www.spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm

stick with ad aware and Spybot search and destroy;

ok, one more download for the 010 items:
get LSPFIX.exe here:

http://www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm

Run it, make sure you click the "I know what I'm doing" button. Select >calsp.dll and aklsp.dll < then using the right-pointing 'arrows' move all instances of>calsp.dll and aklsp.dll < it mentions and nothing else to the Remove side but leave everything else (it might already be over there when you open LSPFix). Click the 'Finished' button (if you exit with the X at top right nothing happens).
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now run HJT again and fix these:

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ws8W3pP] popvert.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [winversion] C:\WINDOWS\System32\winversion.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [winsecure] C:\WINDOWS\System32\winsecure.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Eiau] C:\Documents and Settings\john\Application Data\hmme.exe
O4 - Global Startup: NOTIFIER.EXE

O16 - DPF: {FC67BB52-AAB6-4282-9D51-2DAFFE73AFD0} - http://download.spyspotter.com/spyspotter/…tterInstall.cab

ok now reboot computer into SAFE MODE (tap f8 key at startup, chose safe mode)

see the 04 items– find and delete them, same as last time (except the last one)
also clear temps once more
Empty your Temp folders. Go to Start > Run and type:cleanmgr. Windows will scan. When done check these 3 and press *ok* to remove:

Temporary Files
Temporary Internet Files
Recycle Bin
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reboot normally, update and run your resident av application and maybe pick one of these and do a online scan:

http://www.mwti.net/antivirus/free_utilities.asp

http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/co…n_principal.htm

http://housecall.trendmicro.com/housecall/start_corp.asp

http://www.bitdefender.com/scan/licence.php

http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/virusinfo/scan.aspx
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post another HJT log and we will reenable system restore…………………
Hi. here is the new HJT log:
Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.2
Scan saved at 9:38:23 AM, on 12/03/2004
Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSetMgr.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccEvtMgr.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\navapsvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\SAVScan.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe
C:\msoffice\Office\1033\msoffice.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\explorer.exe
D:\hijackthis\HijackThis.exe
C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe

R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page =
R3 - Default URLSearchHook is missing
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Cmaudio] RunDll32 cmicnfg.cpl,CMICtrlWnd
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [BluetoothAuthenticationAgent] rundll32.exe irprops.cpl,,BluetoothAuthenticationAgent
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ccApp] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SSC_UserPrompt] C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\Security Center\UsrPrmpt.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MSConfig] C:\WINDOWS\PCHealth\HelpCtr\Binaries\MSConfig.exe /auto
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\msoffice\Office\OSA9.EXE
O4 - Global Startup: NOTIFIER.EXE
O4 - Global Startup: Symantec Fax Starter Edition Port.lnk = C:\msoffice\Office\1033\OLFSNT40.EXE
O12 - Plugin for .spop: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Plugins\NPDocBox.dll
O16 - DPF: {30528230-99F7-4BB4-88D8-FA1D4F56A2AB} (YInstStarter Class) - http://us.dl1.yimg.com/download.yahoo.com/…nst_current.cab
O16 - DPF: {6414512B-B978-451D-A0D8-FCFDF33E833C} (WUWebControl Class) - http://v5.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/v5co…b?1095440870718
O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\..\{340D4A47-EC7A-4A82-BABB-F786B86BC465}: NameServer = 204.144.142.1,204.144.142.2
O17 - HKLM\System\CS1\Services\Tcpip\..\{340D4A47-EC7A-4A82-BABB-F786B86BC465}: NameServer = 204.144.142.1,204.144.142.2
O21 - SSODL: Sysctl Desktop Handler - {23456789-0000-0020-0900-00AAFF6D2EA4} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\ntosv.dll
O21 - SSODL: eplrr - {4FF02701-A28B-43ED-A138-15DEF6C60621} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\eplrr3.dll


I noticed while browsing last night that this particular malware is a big issue everywhere. I hope we get a new IT guy before I have to do this again.

Thanks, I really appreciate your help.
hello carolann,

yes, malware is getting worse, as well as people taking advantage of it with there fake/ripoff programs to "remove" it. stick with ad aware and spybot search and destroy.

if you havent, please do one or two online scans at one of these:

http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/default…id=ie&venid;=sym

http://www.mwti.net/antivirus/free_utilities.asp

http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/co…n_principal.htm

http://housecall.trendmicro.com/housecall/start_corp.asp

http://www.bitdefender.com/scan/licence.php

http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/virusinfo/scan.aspx
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log looks good,

Turn ON System Restore.(new restore points on a clean system)
On the Desktop, right-click My Computer.
Click Properties.
Click the System Restore tab.
UN-Check *Turn off System Restore*.
Click Apply, and then click OK, then reboot


for future reference:

Please follow a few tips to remain malware free:

1) Make sure you keep your Windows OS current by visiting Windows update occasionaly to download and install any critical updates and service packs. With out these you are leaving the backdoor open.
http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/en/default.asp

Also download, install and keep updated- Antivirus Software (and use only one):
Free for home users:
http://www.avast.com/eng/free_virus_protectio.html
http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/2/ AVG free version v6.0 updates end 12/31/04>>>get new (still free) version 7.0
http://www.free-av.com/

2) Watch what you download, and where you download it from. Many programs come bundled with crapware. Make sure you know what it is you will be downloading and installing. Visit the makers website, learn more about the program, Does the program you want come bundled with other "3rd party" programs? What do the 3rd party programs do? Will they deliver ads? Track your surfing habits?.You may be installing more than you think, Read the EULA agreement, you know that paragraph of stuff you "agree to" before the software installs? Stay away from warez and crack sites. Becarful what you download from file sharing networks.If you are not sure, scan it with your Antivirus app. A small file (in KB) is probably not what you think it is.

3)Adjust your browser settings: Change your(active x) settings in IE. With IE open go to tools, internet options, security tab. Click on the internet globe, then custom level. Set the first option "download signed active x controls" to prompt, the next two to disable. Read more: https://netfiles.uiuc.edu/ehowes/www/btw/ie/ie-opts.htm
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/using/…y/settings.mspx
Many exploits are directed at Internet Explorer, you dont have to use it. Try a different browser: http://www.mozilla.org/products/firefox/

4)Install a firewall. A firewall will control what comes in from the internet and what leaves your computer to the internet. A firewall will also alert you when a application trys to connect to the internet from your computer, this is a good way to catch crapware or trojans, trying to connect out bound from your computer- whats that and why does it need a internet connection? You can deny it access it until more investigation is done. Zone Alarm is a free and easy to use firewall, that will provide in and outbound protection. Microsoft XP firewall only provides inbound protection. SP2 adds in and out bound protection which is better than nothing, but is not as robust as third party firewalls, Be sure to run only >one< firewall.If you use another, be sure to disable XP's built in firewall.
Zone Alarm: http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/home.jsp
Kerio Personal Firewall: http://www.kerio.com/us/kpf_home.html
Outpost Firewall: http://www.agnitum.com/products/outpost/

5)Download, install and update before using:(if these are constantly finding malware, then you need to make some changes.)
Ad-Aware SE Personal edition: http://www.lavasoft.de/
Spybot Search and destroy: http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html
Becarful with spyware "removers and scanners"– there are many "rogue/suspect" programs that "claim to remove" spyware.


6)Other programs to consider:
SpywareBlaster: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/ind…showtutorial=49
IE-SPYAD: https://netfiles.uiuc.edu/ehowes/www/resource.htm#IESPYAD
AntiTrojan (free) software to fill in the gap:
a2 free: http://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/free/
Ewido Security Suite: http://www.ewido.net/en/


7) Learn More:
http://www.dslreports.com/faq/8463#Tighten%20IE
http://www.cert.org/homeusers/HomeComputerSecurity/
http://www.wilders.org/index.htm


SHELF LIFE
Thanks all of you so much. We had an interesting Trojan in fact, that disguised itself as a dll file and everytime we cleaned everything up, it would reinsert those files again. The only way we could clean everything up was to disconnect from the LAN, and run Pest Patrol about four times. Norton ANtivirus did not find the virus until all the parasites had been removed (!!!) So much for Symantec. The CA online scan did find it, but by the time it found it everything was reinstalled again. Interestingly, the Trojan also went into IE and lowered all the security to minimum levels, so you had to be very careful about verifying EVERYTHING before you reattached to the LAN/T1. This took about 8 hours of my time and 6 hours of the computer consultant's time, so it was no joke. Hoepfully we get an IT person PDQ, so I can go back to my simple tasks again. Once again, thanks. PS: we are getting CA's eTrust protection, after this fiasco. A little more rigorous and centrally administered. Wee found a few people had turned off the automatic scan and atuomatic update on Norton, twerps. :wavey:
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